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At the close of **Day 4** in Dhaka, the first Test is delicately poised, with **Bangladesh leading by 179 runs** with 7 wickets remaining in their second innings.
While the day was heavily interrupted by rain and bad light, it featured a high-stakes tug-of-war between the two sides.
Pakistan resumed their first innings today and managed to narrow the deficit significantly. The highlight was a crucial **119-run partnership** between Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman, both of whom scored fighting half-centuries. However, **Mehidy Hasan Miraz** proved to be the game-changer for Bangladesh, picking up a **five-wicket haul** to restrict Pakistan's total to 386, securing a narrow 27-run first-innings lead for the hosts.
Defending their slim lead, Bangladesh’s second innings started disastrously. The Pakistani seamers, led by **Mohammad Abbas** and **Hasan Ali**, took advantage of the new ball. Bangladesh stumbled early at 23/2, losing both openers within the first 11 overs.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque (who scored 91 in the first innings) put together a vital 105-run partnership. They navigated the pressure well until Shaheen Afridi broke the stand by dismissing Mominul (55). Shanto remained firm, ending the day unbeaten on 58.
The day was a stop-start affair due to multiple rain delays and wet ground conditions. Ultimately, **bad light** forced an early end to the proceedings at 152/3.
With a lead of 179, Bangladesh will look to push that past 250 in the morning session before considering a declaration. For Pakistan, early wickets on the final morning are essential to keep the target within a chaseable range on what is becoming an uneven Day 5 pitch.
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While the day was heavily interrupted by rain and bad light, it featured a high-stakes tug-of-war between the two sides.
Pakistan resumed their first innings today and managed to narrow the deficit significantly. The highlight was a crucial **119-run partnership** between Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman, both of whom scored fighting half-centuries. However, **Mehidy Hasan Miraz** proved to be the game-changer for Bangladesh, picking up a **five-wicket haul** to restrict Pakistan's total to 386, securing a narrow 27-run first-innings lead for the hosts.
Defending their slim lead, Bangladesh’s second innings started disastrously. The Pakistani seamers, led by **Mohammad Abbas** and **Hasan Ali**, took advantage of the new ball. Bangladesh stumbled early at 23/2, losing both openers within the first 11 overs.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque (who scored 91 in the first innings) put together a vital 105-run partnership. They navigated the pressure well until Shaheen Afridi broke the stand by dismissing Mominul (55). Shanto remained firm, ending the day unbeaten on 58.
The day was a stop-start affair due to multiple rain delays and wet ground conditions. Ultimately, **bad light** forced an early end to the proceedings at 152/3.
With a lead of 179, Bangladesh will look to push that past 250 in the morning session before considering a declaration. For Pakistan, early wickets on the final morning are essential to keep the target within a chaseable range on what is becoming an uneven Day 5 pitch.
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in 20-22 ov & try put pressure on pak TO.
